tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post6649462762731525690..comments2024-02-06T15:08:22.613+01:00Comments on Mitchell is Moving: Meet the FrettersMoving with Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-61588047857485528262013-08-04T11:18:50.049+02:002013-08-04T11:18:50.049+02:00HK:
Ironic that the father thought the refreshment...HK:<br />Ironic that the father thought the refreshment seller had a job that caused him to lose his soul. My business career (and many others like it) is a much more effective way to do so, I think.<br /><br />I never did see this family again. I wonder if they're ever able to relax and enjoy.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-20001305500915328032013-08-04T08:18:43.976+02:002013-08-04T08:18:43.976+02:00So funny. One wonders why they thought the beach w...So funny. One wonders why they thought the beach was a good idea; since they seem to be concerned about sun, sand, water, wind and temperature. Certainly the news that there might be shells and stones in the water keeps me away though I never considered the existential crisis inherent in selling refreshments. Harpers Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02063887885657898897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-35442144602245129082013-07-31T11:42:42.010+02:002013-07-31T11:42:42.010+02:00Spo:
I'm behind on my blog reading, too. It wa...Spo:<br />I'm behind on my blog reading, too. It was that toe-nail fungus!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-53119236654633075312013-07-29T06:29:03.472+02:002013-07-29T06:29:03.472+02:00Sorry I've been away for a week from reading b...Sorry I've been away for a week from reading blogs, but I am not complaining! <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_cdERbd5sQUr-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-44373697623451140802013-07-28T21:21:12.920+02:002013-07-28T21:21:12.920+02:00Peter:
I had a passing thought that it was all a s...Peter:<br />I had a passing thought that it was all a set-up, especially when the father said the cream was "undigested." I wonder if that was them happy.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-26550906691380513132013-07-28T21:19:58.788+02:002013-07-28T21:19:58.788+02:00Elaine:
I know. I really felt for the them.Elaine:<br />I know. I really felt for the them.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-86887649755664497582013-07-27T21:52:11.040+02:002013-07-27T21:52:11.040+02:00OMG! Did you look for a hidden camera? Because thi...OMG! Did you look for a hidden camera? Because this is hilarious. <br /><br />Why do these people go to a beach on their holiday is beyond me, they will even complain in the artic circle or just at home. Indigested cream...Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348111835477115112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-9090663127922104842013-07-27T13:46:17.116+02:002013-07-27T13:46:17.116+02:00Poor Alfie and Oliver - doomed from birth!Poor Alfie and Oliver - doomed from birth!Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18218332259187330304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-58248858726550795802013-07-27T13:21:20.366+02:002013-07-27T13:21:20.366+02:00Bob: From here, we would dig to Aukland, New Zeala...Bob: From here, we would dig to Aukland, New Zealand!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-70878459713714666102013-07-27T13:10:55.930+02:002013-07-27T13:10:55.930+02:00Bob:
Oh, what an image. I can hear their dull comp...Bob:<br />Oh, what an image. I can hear their dull complaints coming up to the surface through bubbles of sand. <br /><br />When I was very young and we were at the beach, we were told to dig to China. Every hole we dug almost reached. Imagine their heads sticking out in "China." The poor Chinese!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-11048443995948550162013-07-27T13:08:11.421+02:002013-07-27T13:08:11.421+02:00Stephen:
I'm curious to know, once they get ho...Stephen:<br />I'm curious to know, once they get home, how they'll describe their "holiday." Although, the parents were quite priggish, I still was sad for them. Then again, who am I to judge. I guess they find contentment in this.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-83744030130707335262013-07-27T13:05:59.620+02:002013-07-27T13:05:59.620+02:00Carole:
It was too much to be believed. I think I ...Carole:<br />It was too much to be believed. I think I was struck dumb. Although, there were a couple of times I just wanted to stand up and scream: OH MY GOD!!! LIGHTEN UP!!!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-48336093543160163822013-07-27T13:04:21.507+02:002013-07-27T13:04:21.507+02:00Ms. Sparrow:
I did feel kind of sorry for them... ...Ms. Sparrow:<br />I did feel kind of sorry for them... especially the sons. But it makes me determined to never complain again (well, at least for a day or two).Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-32088443203187665522013-07-27T13:02:49.758+02:002013-07-27T13:02:49.758+02:00Jim:
Well, as you can tell, I was engrossed. Two h...Jim:<br />Well, as you can tell, I was engrossed. Two hours on the beach passed like nothing.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-88679950915070196232013-07-27T13:01:57.329+02:002013-07-27T13:01:57.329+02:00Judeet:
When he said "undigested cream,"...Judeet:<br />When he said "undigested cream," I snickered assuming he was being funny. Well, he was, but not intentionally. Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-82701176808852101102013-07-27T13:01:02.207+02:002013-07-27T13:01:02.207+02:00Ron:
They appeared to be a well-heeled family. I t...Ron:<br />They appeared to be a well-heeled family. I think they've already taken over the world!<br /><br />Oh, my, what's that smell?!? Why, I think it's sea air. I hope it's not unhealthy. Perhaps shallow breaths are in order.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-47457474700133272072013-07-27T12:59:33.548+02:002013-07-27T12:59:33.548+02:00Jo:
It was at first overwhelmingly depressing, but...Jo:<br />It was at first overwhelmingly depressing, but then (sadly) funny. I don't know how he could describe the water as cold. Even I can stay in forever. They must only have ever been in heated pools. As for "loses his soul," they were more than a little elitist. "Rupert" talked later about only purchasing "a proper drink in a glass" from one of the restaurants. (And that's why I didn't feel guilty talking about them.)Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-8906343655947240362013-07-27T04:14:47.063+02:002013-07-27T04:14:47.063+02:00Wow.
I wanted to bury them up to their necks in th...Wow.<br />I wanted to bury them up to their necks in the sand--head first--just from reading this.<br />Hearing it live would have done me no good at all.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-27280599960093032832013-07-27T03:55:14.908+02:002013-07-27T03:55:14.908+02:00What the heck were these horrible people doing on ...What the heck were these horrible people doing on your wonderful beach? Some people just don't know how to have fun.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-6559631887342068322013-07-27T02:31:02.581+02:002013-07-27T02:31:02.581+02:00This provided a really good laugh in an otherwise ...This provided a really good laugh in an otherwise miserable week, so thanks for that! How you didn't run away screaming is beyond me.Carolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-48608700909307037972013-07-27T02:24:38.448+02:002013-07-27T02:24:38.448+02:00OMG! What horrible people! How do they get through...OMG! What horrible people! How do they get through life with so many upsetting problems to deal with at every turn?Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-50450786597199565792013-07-27T00:37:02.554+02:002013-07-27T00:37:02.554+02:00Mitch, this is hilarious! These people tend to mes...Mitch, this is hilarious! These people tend to mesmermize me......I can get quite caught up in listening to the banality of it all. Ron has to SHAKE me out of it!! Almost.<br />This could so be a very funny 'comic strip'. Good post. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-86158084172847646602013-07-27T00:20:33.513+02:002013-07-27T00:20:33.513+02:00I can't say which line I like the best--but, i...I can't say which line I like the best--but, it might be the bit about "undigested cream". ;)Seine Judeet (Judith)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07407353544376132484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-58336949975530364792013-07-27T00:11:59.596+02:002013-07-27T00:11:59.596+02:00Mitch, this is hilarious! These people tend to mes...Mitch, this is hilarious! These people tend to mesmermize me......I can get quite caught up in listening to the banality of it all. Ron has to SHAKE me out of it!! Almost.<br />This could so be a very funny 'comic strip'. Good post. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367834014770669778.post-21211425382637623292013-07-26T23:50:27.993+02:002013-07-26T23:50:27.993+02:00Blogger is not letting me leave a comment....I wil...Blogger is not letting me leave a comment....I will try again...<br />This is so funny Mitch! They (people like this) have no idea how funny they are! In small doses of course!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.com